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Iron pyrite, a mineral composed of iron sulfide, FeS, is called fool's gold because it has the appearance (but no other properties) of gold.
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∙ 12y agoPyrite. It's an iron sulfide mineral. Under the right conditions, it's shiny and pale yellow.
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∙ 11y agoIron pyrite, a mineral composed of iron sulfide, FeS, is called fool's gold because it has the appearance (but no other properties) of gold.
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What is the nickname for pyrite?
iron pyrite is also called fools gold
Is fools gold heavy?
Fools gold (iron pyrite) is relatively heavy, it is about one fourth to one third as heavy as gold and about as heavy as iron.
Will fools gold stick to a magnet?
yes
What is pyrite rock?
Its another name for fools gold
What is the real name for fools gold?
Pyrite
What mineral is found in the northern Piedmont province is known as fools gold?
Fools gold is iron sulphide (FeS2) or also known as pyrite.
What is another word for fool's gold?
Fools' gold is also known as iron pyrite.
What is fools gold rock made of?
Fools gold is known as iron pyrite
What minerals found in the northern Piedmont is known as fool gold?
Fools gold is iron sulphide (FeS2) or also known as pyrite.
What is the luster to fools gold?
Iron pyrites is commonly known as 'Fools Gold' as it is has a shiny golden colour.
What type of iron is known as fools gold?
Iron Pyrite.
What is fool's gold made of?
Fools gold is known as iron pyrite
Is there any gold in fools gold?
There is no real gold in fools gold.
What mineral is nicknamed fools gold?
Iron pyrite, is an iron sulfide with the formula FeS2. This mineral's metallic luster and pale-to-normal, brass-yellow hue have earned it the nickname fool's gold due to its resemblance to gold.
Who was the first person to discover fools gold?
It would be practically impossible to know the correct answer to this question as fools gold is fairly common and has probably been known of for centuries.
What is the difference between fools gold and gold?
If you rub fools gold on a wet towel you would see black if you rub gold on a towel you get gold. Also, if you bite on it, fools gold will break. Real gold won't. Additonlly, they are two differnt elements. Fool's gold just looks like gold.
What is the dencity of fools gold?
the dencity of fools gold is 5.0
